If you live in an uber-modern city apartment, I’m guessing you Prefab Kitchen probably wouldn’t put a full-on country kitchen in it. So in a rustic barn, you might assume a high-performing, contemporary kitchen would look equally awkward. However, this beautiful Oxfordshire, England, conversion demonstrates that, done well, slick, clean lines can work brilliantly in a country setting. The smart white kitchen at the center of this high-ceilinged, open-plan space pulls off the trick of looking modern but not out of place. "Kitchen at a Glance
The red-brick barn is a beautifully characterful, long, low building, but Prefab Kitchen the owners wanted the kitchen to contrast with the rustic style. “They knew they wanted crisp, clean lines from the start,” Weeks says.
The copper ceiling panel, which accommodates the exhaust fan, is custom-made. “It was designed by the owners,” Weeks says. It sits squarely over the island, creating a striking effect.
This is a kitchen designed to be used, not just looked at. “The clients enjoy cooking, so this had to really work well as a kitchen,” Weeks says.
An L-shaped black bar area adds a social element to the island unit. It’s Prefab Kitchen raised above the main countertop to demarcate it, and contrasts with the white. “The black shade was chosen to coordinate with the darkest tones in the wooden floor,” Weeks says.
The island is long — 8 by 3½ feet — and has plenty of storage. “As the barn isn’t overly large, the kitchen also needed to be able to store items for the open-plan living area,” Weeks notes.
“The [backsplash] is back-painted glass,” Weeks says. “It’s a really practical Prefab Kitchen choice. Originally the owners considered adding another color to the scheme, but it was decided it would be a bit too much.”
Among the things that make this home unique are the long shelves crammed with ceramics, in burnt oranges, greens, blues and earthy browns.
Glass doors frame the view through the living area into the kitchen. Engineered Prefab Kitchen wood flooring throughout the space helps tie the different zones together.The original vision: an artist’s sketch of the planned design.bulthaup by hobsons|choice BathThe kitchen Prefab Kitchen floor plan."